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chicagotribune. com > 06/01/2026 > judge-illinois-law-banning-credit-card-fees

Judge stops Illinois law banning some credit card fees from taking effect

11+ hour, 28+ min ago  (493+ words) Financial institutions seeking to stop Illinois" novel law banning certain credit card fees notched wins in both the state legislature and federal court on Monday, after a federal judge issued a permanent injunction on the law in question. Opposing organizations…...

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chicagotribune. com > 04/28/2026 > illinois-credit-card-swipe-fee-federal-rules

Federal government intervenes to block Illinois" landmark credit card swipe fee as lawmakers weigh options

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (566+ words) The federal government has officially moved to block a controversial Illinois law banning certain credit card fees, a decision that favors financial institutions but could leave state-chartered banks in a lurch as lawmakers weigh next steps. The Office of the…...

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chicagotribune. com > 04/15/2026 > federal-government-illinois-interchange

Feds move to block controversial Illinois credit card swipe fee ban, siding with banks in ongoing legal fight

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (704+ words) The federal government is looking to stop a controversial Illinois law banning certain credit card fees, a move that appears to favor financial institutions that have fought the state law in court for more than a year. The Office of…...